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ESP shorting power USB on computer (self.esp32)

submitted 2 months ago by Disgrace6412 to c/[email protected]

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I'm not worried, that the esp is actively powering the USB oort due to an external power source, because I don't use them. But is there a risk that the esp is sorting the power on the USB because of a mistake on my end by for example shorting 5v and Ground? Can it happen for any other reason? For example faulty parts on the esp?

It hasn't happened yet but I am worried that it might happen in the future.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

i wouldn't force it, but also wouldn't worry too much. shorted an arduino nano once while hooked up to serial, it burned a schotky diode on the board which I've had to replace but the usb was fine